Explore the Area
- Arepa Venezuelan KitchenRestaurants
- Trader Joe'sGroceries
- Laughs Comedy ClubNightlife
- Sweet Alchemy Ice CreamCafes
- Recycled CyclesShopping
- AMC Seattle 10, We welcome guests 21+ onlyArts and Entertainment
- Woodland ParkFitness
- Saint BreadRestaurants
- University District Farmers MarketGroceries
- Mamma Melina RistoranteNightlife
- Herkimer CoffeeCafes
- Pink GorillaShopping
- Pure Barre U VillageFitness
- Amazing ThaiRestaurants
- Vegan HavenGroceries
- Shultzy's SausageNightlife
- Voula's Offshore CafeCafes
- Portage Bay Grange Feed & MercantileShopping
- Neptune TheatreArts and Entertainment
- Corepower YogaFitness
- Taste of IndiaRestaurants
- Saigon DeliGroceries
- Blue Moon TavernNightlife
- Dont Yell At MeCafes
- The Trading MusicianShopping
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What Locals Say
- Kimberly Z
- Resident
- 1mo ago
"Moved to this area not too long ago, there’s not a lot of light at night, but streets are pretty walkable, also neighbors are friendly. I do see some homeless from time to time."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 4mo ago
"U District Food Walk happens annually on The Ave (University Way NE). Convenient neighborhood for students since it is close to campus and public transit. Most apartment buildings tend to be on the older side (~20-30 years+). Overall good choice if you’re a student at UW. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 9mo ago
"I have a short walk to 2 light rail stations, multiple bus lines to choose and lots of bike lanes for my daily bicycle commute."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 9mo ago
"great place for students but still it's Lil bit unsafe comparing to other areas it can be improved. other amenities are great"
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 10mo ago
"great community very close to the university of Washington and have all public transport from ulink train service and bus service "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 11mo ago
"this area is great if you are a student, young, and without kids. there are many bars and restaurants in walking distance. parking is difficult so use public transit if you can. it is great place to see live shows, sports, concerts. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"This is a college student neighborhood and there are not many children in the neighborhood. There are great restaurants, museums and live events in the neighborhood and university. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"We love the Farmer's market on Saturdays. There are food festivals and a fun street fair in the spring."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"It’s fine just obviously don’t be dumb and you’ll be good, aka no staring at people, mind your business."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"U district is nice. The ave near UW can be scary at night. Lots of drug addicts and homeless and crime. Cars are broken into in this are fairly often even in nice areas.. wheike this sounds aweful it is quite beautiful. Close walk to bars, good food, multiple groceries and gyms. Between gasworks, ravenna, and greenlake parks. Favorite place ive lived and i have been visited every state and lived in many."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Easy. Just know when heavy traffic times are and you will be fine. Also use common sense on commuting. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Only special in the rise in crime and the complete lack of police. There is a significant increase in homelessness’s and mental health issues making this increasingly a dangerous place to live. And it’s very expensive. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"There are a lot of dog owners in the neighborhood with several great dog walking and socializing options (college students love meeting your dogs!!)"
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"The University District has a wonderful combination of demographics - students, young professionals, families, and retirees all living together in a walkable neighborhood close to transit and shops and restaurants."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"I’ve lived in U District for 3 years near the Ave and its bustling during the day and night. I feel safe when the sun is out but I avoid going out alone at night. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Just north of University district is great family-oriented neighborhood. Ravenna Park is beautiful and great adventure for children. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Pretty safe in mast parts. There is a booming homeless population however. And tents are everywhere. Parks are lovely many restaurants and bars."
- Jennifer S.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"A mixture of college students, homelessness, and families. University of Washington keeps a bustle through the neighborhood during the school year. A difference of one block can move you from a college campus to a peaceful neighborhood. Lots of restaurants, shops and businesses at University Village with a quiet beautiful Ravenna Park just down the street. "
- Aubrinator8
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Lots of dog walkers are here!! There’s plenty of trash cans to deposit dog poo. Also the university district is close to parks, where dogs can get lots of exercise."
- Ivy Z.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Street fair is special here. Lots of restaurants and bubble tea shop!!! Lots of students live here that makes you feel young "
- Katharine
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s mostly students and Asian food. It feels unsafe sometimes but if there are people around it’s nice."
- Sarah C.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"No space for dogs here no place to run or get exercise. Too expensive for the crime and drug problems seen every single day. Extremely loud in and out of home. Lots of loud students screaming and homeless people screaming in the middle of the night. Dirty and tons of vomit in ally ways. Many break ins in buildings. Neighbors turn blind eye to everyone. "
- Zach M.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"University District is in a convenient location and in walking distance of everything you need including restaurants, groceries, campus (of course), and the Burke Gilman trail."
- Kayla B.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"During Christmas time there’s a “candy cane lane” full of lights, decorations, live music, and holiday cheer! "
- nelly
- Resident
- 5y ago
"walking distance to a lot and also right on a couple main bus routes, super fast and direct to get to capital hill or to downtown"
- Aboatgirl
- Resident
- 5y ago
"It is a beautiful walking neighborhood. Convenient to many amenities! Bus line, walk to UofW, bike trails, parks, lakes, shopping, food entertainment etc.!"
- Yumi
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Good area for young single folks. Many choices for food, drinks, activities. .. not much more to say."
- Coralbrannan
- Resident
- 5y ago
"mostly college students and international food. lots of new shops and apartments being built in the area. "
- Troy L.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"There is no shortage of college kids walking around, smoking weed, playing loud music & yelling at all times of the night. There is a Safeway close by, but it’s very unique. "
- Erikaicheng
- Resident
- 5y ago
"It’s a very convenient area. Close to couple grocery stores And pharmacy. Also the bus line is really easy to access. A lot of restaurants are like couple blocks away "
- Bkrish
- Resident
- 5y ago
"if you can live between Greek houses and tolerate the festivities it is a good place. I have lived for 1 year and have enjoyed the proximity to university, bus stops stores etc"
Schools
- Experimental Education Unit
- PK-K
- Public
N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe EEU is a wonderful, inclusive place with the most welcoming parent community you'll ever meet. We were so fortunate that our child could attend kindergarten there.Parent Review8y ago - University Child Development School
- PK-5
- Private
N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWhen I chose UCDS for my child I was assured a robust academic experience would be provided. It was an unfortunate misstep. They claim an “individualized” curriculum yet their curriculum is inflexible and does not allow for advanced study. Any suggestion that a child would benefit from elements of a more traditional approach are staunchly rejected. Their “deep dive” for a 2nd grader advanced in math consists of adding longer columns of single digit numbers. A third grader will be asked to read during math class once their multiplication tables are memorized. Many teachers lack proficiency manipulating fractions and with long division algorithms. Administrators publicly admit to struggling with elementary level math. Apparently they enjoy poetry so if your child is a budding poet I suppose cling to that. The school is designed for gregarious kids who lack preferences. Introverted personalities who prefer more intimate relationships feel like they have been placed in a blender. The school dynamic is isolating for these students. Many developmentally appropriate children are labeled as anxiety ridden and therapy is recommended when small modifications to the schools’ model would appease their apprehension.UCDS was absolutely the wrong choice for my child. I deeply regret the time we spent there. The elementary years should be stimulating and enjoyable. Families should feel welcome. Administrators should not be feared. The memories should be fond ones. It’s harder than it needs to be at UCDS. The school is very comfortable (perhaps enjoys) imparting unnecessary worry and hardships onto the students and families they should be trying to serve. Parents are constantly trying to read between the lines of their verbal and written communication (or lack thereof). We have fortunately moved on from this bizarre place and the dark days of UCDS are behind us.Parent Review3mo ago - University Cooperative School
- PK-5
- Private
N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI am the father of a student who went to UCo-op starting in Kindergarten (there was no Pre-K at that time) and graduated after 5th grade. As a family we consider our time there to be an absolute joy from start to finish, a rich and deeply emotional experience that has lasting positive effects for everyone in our household. The community that is built and continues to evolve at the school is remarkable. We made life-long friends while we were there and our class still gets together regularly for meet-ups, camping adventures, and even does some international travel together. Co-op life is not for everyone, the time investment for parents is not insignificant, but if the family is engaged and shows up and puts in the time that is asked of the families who join, then it is a self-fulfilling engine which makes for a better environment for learning for the child, a more connected community and a significantly more clear view for parents of the child's day-to-day. But it does require that commitment from the family, and so I always encourage people coming into the community to think very carefully before engaging with a Co-op lifestyle. If you can't commit to that which is asked of each family in terms of time and support then perhaps Co-op life is not a great fit for your family. That self-fulfilling engine only runs if everyone is engaged together in the process. The teachers at UCo-op are among the most dedicated, thoughtful, engaged, mindful people I have ever met. They care so deeply for the kids, the process of teaching and learning, and the community, it is inspiring to see and a joy to engage with. And we see this again in how the community continues to show up and connect with the staff years after the family has left the school. I am certain that I will know and interact with the staff for the rest of my life. The school recently did an amazing re-envisioning of the lower floor of the school and it has set them up for a continued evolution of the Co-op, with new and improved spaces for learning, play, admin and more. I've had a tour and it's an incredible result. I truly wish that I had the opportunity to go through the UCo-op experience again with my kid, it has set him up with everything he needs for middle and high school and beyond, and equipped him with a greater capacity to love, accept love and thrive emotionally. If Co-op life is the right fit for your family then there is no better option in Seattle than University Cooperative School.Parent Review2mo ago
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